LITTLETON -- A dog owner has admitted to abandoning an 8-week-old pitbull after the puppy was found wandering on the side of the road earlier this week, according to police.

Littleton police responded to a report of a puppy found on Nashoba Road on Tuesday. Two residents flagged down Sgt. David Leslie, who was patrolling the area at around 7:20 a.m., and alerted him to the abandoned dog.

Leslie brought the puppy to Littleton Animal Control Officer Phyllis Tower, who will make arrangements with a shelter that will place the puppy up for adoption.

Police then located the dog's owner, who admitted to abandoning the dog on the side of the road, they said. A hearing seeking a criminal complaint against the owner has been requested by police.

"We commend Sgt. Leslie and the two residents that found the puppy for taking the proper precautions when dealing with a matter such as this," Chief Matthew King said in a press release. "The puppy was found in good health and has been placed in safe care until we can find it a forever home."

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